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I may or may not have lost my voice from raving about all of these star-studded products...🤭
Promising review: "I’ve tried so many brands of pimple spots, and these are hands down the best on the market. Last night, I put these on a few acne problems (a small cyst, a whitehead, and a pimple). I just woke up and am writing this review in disbelief. THEY'RE FLAT! Gone! All of them! I could cry I’m so happy. The packaging is also ideal because it allows you to conveniently and easily peel the stickers off without stretching them out or folding them back onto themselves. Do yourself, and your complexion, a huge favor! Have these on hand for a stubborn zit when you really need help. Make sure you apply them to completely clean and dry skin." —Caitlyn
Get 40 patches from Amazon for $8.49. Or get eight larger, square patches, also $8.49.
Heads up, this is pretty strong, so it's not recommended for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I have red bumps on my face that would not go away. I went to the dermatologist, tried high-end products, and nothing worked. I did this once and the bumps are already almost gone and my complexion is so much better. I’m amazed by this product" —tbailey1
Get it from Sephora for $7.20.
To learn more about why a BuzzFeeder recommends this, check out "I Tested A $7 Chemical Peel On My Sensitive Skin, And I'm High-Key Obsessed."
Promising review: "This product smells great and it really helps keep ends healthy...I love it. I swear by Aunt Jackie's flaxseed line of hair products. They are the best and very affordable compared to other natural hair products." —Jay From Trinidad
Get it from Amazon for $9.
Promising review: "I love the way it feels on my face, my skin looks healthy and glows! I’m a pharmacy tech so wearing a face mask everyday has its wear and tear but after a few days I saw a difference. No redness, my breakout cleared up quickly, and my face has been much less oily. Im not even done with the first stick and I’m going to order a second immediately. I especially love to apply it and then use a freshly cooled face roller. It feels amazing. Being able to use it everyday and even twice in a day is just a blessing." —Sydney N.
Get it from Hero Cosmetics for $12.99.
BuzzFeed Editor Kayla Boyd tried this out and raves: "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes, without the discomfort."
Promising review: "After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long-wearing. I go from an eight-hour workday right to the gym and sweat like crazy...and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!" —Carrie E Miller
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review! You can also check out her review of the mascara on TikTok!
BuzzFeed Editor AnaMaria Glavan loves this stuff and tell us: "This magic bottle is proof that not all heroes wear capes. The creamy formula, which comes in blonde, black, clear, and brown (which is what I used!), goes on smoothly and doesn’t require a lot of product to do the job. I used the wand to brush baby hairs in the beginning/middle of my brow upwards, and then brushed the longer, toddler-like hairs at the end of my eyebrows, sideways. And one coat was more than enough! Boy Brow does exactly what the Glossier brand claims to do; it gives me a filled-in eyebrow that doesn’t look filled in. The finish looks natural, which is exactly what I wanted — my facial caterpillars have never looked better."
Get it from Glossier for $16 (available in five shades).
Promising review: "I bought this oil as a last resort. I have eczema that primarily affects my scalp, and most hair oils have some sort of fragrant component to them and can be heavy but not hydrating, thereby proliferating my eczema. I also have fairly thick curly hair that loves oil so removing it from my routine wasn’t an option because I’d be replacing one issue with another. So, I set out to find a fragrance free oil that was most like the oil produced by my own skin. Being familiar with squalane and Biossance as I also use the cleansing oil for the brand, I decided to see if they had a hair oil and stumbled upon this gem! This oil hydrates my hair and scalp without being too heavy or tacky and it also causes no irritation. A little goes a long way. I will use this oil for as long as Biossance makes it, which I hope is forever." —LEKEISHA W.
BuzzFeed Editor Bek O'Connell says: "This is the stuff of dreams, people! I put it on my face at night after serum and before my night cream, and wake up with bouncy, bright skin. The first time I used it, I had overnight results. I am constantly yelling about this product to everyone who will listen; I even convinced my dermatologist to try it."
Get it from Biossance for $48.
It comes with a base coat, an activator, a top coat, five color powders, a nail file, a brush, and instructions.
Promising review: "This product is great! As someone who is CONSTANTLY getting their nails done (dipping powder) at salons, it has been hard to do so because of COVID-19. I was looking for an inexpensive kit with neutral colors that I could use. This starter kit has been an absolute lifesaver during these unprecedented times. It is so easy to use! I finished off my nails with a gel top coat and cured it under the UV light that I had from a while ago (I attached a photo on the right). Overall it's an amazing product — very satisfied!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two designs).
Promising review: "I love the way this glides onto cheekbones melting right in and super easy to blend with fingers. Buildable color. Got Dreamer color and it’s great on both cheeks and lips" —Michelle B.
Get it from Ilia for $34 (available in eight shades).
Black Girl Sunscreen is a Black woman–owned business that was started in Miami in 2016. The brand's products are cruelty-free and formulated without parabens or other harmful chemicals to shield and moisturize skin.
Promising review: "I know as women of color we worry about that ashy/white cast type of look when we put on sunscreen or looking oily, but this sunscreen doesn’t cause either one of those things to happen. It blends into the skin very well immediately, it doesn’t have that sterling sunscreen smell and a little goes a very long way. I highly recommend!" —Kayla
Get it from Target for $15.99 or Black Girl Sunscreen for $18.99.
Promising review: "I keep going back to buy more colors. This is THEE gloss. You can throw it on alone and it has enough pigment to look great even without lip liner. I’ve never had a gloss wear this well without being sticky. I have some fine lip lines and it doesn’t bleed. Bonus that as it wears off, it leaves a nice bit of color without any weirdness and my lips just feel moisturized. Excellent price point that makes it fun to keep trying more colors. I just ordered my fourth and love them all. I can’t remember the last time I was this excited about a beauty product." —Natalia
Get it from Amazon for $6.98 (available in 15 shades).
BuzzFeed Editor Kayla Suazo says: "I loooooove this stuff. It's like this magical formula that seamlessly blends in with my skin, leaving me with a flushed look that’s the perfect amount of noticeable — not too bold, not too bright. I’ve never been one for blush or playing around with colors, so I love that this is incredibly buildable while still being natural looking. It keeps my skin hydrated, which I am forever thankful for as my cheeks tend to get dry during colder months. But it also looks amazing when used with a setting powder on humid days. And because it’s a lightweight serum, it’s incredibly easy to blend with other colors in the Hydratint line. Lastly, it’s in the cutest bottle and ya really can’t top an adorable product that gives stellar results.
BTW, this small biz is a woman-owned brand based out of Atlanta, GA, that was created to provide high-quality, vegan products all with 15 clean ingredients or less."
Get it from Clove + Hallow for $7.60 (originally $19; available in four shades).
Promising review: "I really wish I would have taken 'before' pics. My hairdresser told me about this stuff and said 'it works so good I had to stop using it every night.' I thought to myself 'Oh yeah, lashes too long, no such thing' but I'm on my second tube and I'm going to start using every other night. My lashes are so long, and it's like I have a double row of lashes. My bottom lashes are thicker too. I rarely write reviews but wanted to share because it really really works." —Asc
Get a three-month supply from Amazon for $65.
Our Deputy Editorial Director Maitland Quitmeyer has used this and told us: "Along with everyone else who watches TikTok, I got very into Cerave products this year — and I loved this night cream as soon as I started using it. It's plumping, softening, and hydrating — without any greasiness or overpowering fragrances. But it wasn't until I had an allergic reaction to a *different* cream that I truly understood how great this (budget-friendly!) one is — it brought my skin back to normal in just a week."
Get it from Ulta for $18.99.
Promising review: "This serum is a must in my morning routine! It has an incredible milky texture and feels silky smooth when applying. I love that this has vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid because it really keeps my skin feeling hydrated and improves my complexion. Over the last week since incorporating it into my routine, I definitely notice a nice glow and minimized redness/dark spots. I’m excited to see the ongoing improvements from continued use. I also love to layer SPF so this is a win win in my book!" —Customer
Get it from Sephora for $46.
Oh and hey! This formula contains cannabis sativa seed oil, which works like a charm to moisturize and highdrate without the weight.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these hair products. Since using them, my hair has practically been restored to it's natural curls! This has been super helpful in that it protects hair from heat damage while also easily detangling — two big things for me. I love it and won't ever be going back to anything else!" —Katie P
Get it from Mane Club for $8 (cruelty-free, vegan).
Read our Mane Club's 10-in-1 spray review for the 411.
The active ingredient centella asiatica has been recognized for its medicinal use and helps support wounded skin exhibiting inflammation, redness, or blemishes.
Promising review: "This stuff is a life-changer for me. I’m early forties with light skin tone and freckles. I have blotchy redness around the nose and dark eye circles. I applied this after my daily moisturizing routine and I’m speechless. I’m not a heavy makeup wearer to begin with so I will be buying the bigger size and ditching all my concealer. Ten-out-of-ten recommend for a NATURAL look...don’t buy this thinking you’ll come out looking airbrushed though." —SaltyPearl
Get it from Sephora for $19+ (available in two sizes).
And this stuff is vegan and cruelty-free!
My blemish-prone skin has had the pleasure of testing this out for the last couple of months and, let me tell you, we (my skin and I) are loving the results. This isn't like a regular cleanser that I'm used to pumping out of a bottle, it's a thick, creamy balm that I scoop out of a jar to exfoliate my face every time I'm in the shower. (Because my skin is on the drier side, I skip certain days but it is gentle enough to use every day, depending on your skin type). After each use, my face looks clean, clarified, and never irritated.
Promising review: "This Blemish Balm is the truth! I have sensitive skin so I love that’s it’s gentle and even leaves my skin moisturized after use. I have noticed a remarkable improvement in texture overall. Highly recommend!" —Elsa M.
Get it from Peace Out Skincare for $22.
Promising review: "A must-have!!!! This goes on super smooth, nice, evenly. You just take the roller that’s included and then roll it. Where you want highlighted stays put, no flaking or caking. I recommend this product and all products by this brand — their eyeshadows are fabulous too." —mom2jav
Get it from Amazon for $28.
Remix is a woman-owned beauty and lifestyle brand started by Giselle Wasfie, a lead acupuncturist and doctor in Eastern medicine.
Ok, people, sound the alarms: I am officially a gua sha convert. I've been intrigued by the benefits of this practice for some time in the hopes to level up my skincare routine, so I was just thrilled when I was sent this hand-carved beauty. And this, my friends, is IT. This tool comes in a sculpted shape that works with the natural curves of your face (see: under eyes, jawline, cheekbones), has multiple ways that it can be used (think: gua sha, reflexology, and acupressure) and just feels amazing as it glides over the skin. I like to keep this crystal-based tool in the fridge for about 20 mins before I use it in conjunction with a vitamin C serum every morning. Not only have I seen a difference in the appearance of fine lines and puffiness around my eyes and cheeks, but I love being able to carve out a few minutes each day to treat myself to some quiet "me" time. This works in my serums and creams, leaves my face with a refreshed, dewy glow, and preps my skin for makeup application, or, even better, a makeup-free day!
And check out the tutorials on how to get the most of your tool for more info!
Get it from Remix Lifestyle for $80.
Promising review: "The BEST detangler out there, and I have tried them all...even the expensive leave-in conditioners that say they detangle also. Bonus: Your hair smells like those orange/vanilla popsicles that are so good. I have long, thick hair and I use a wide-tooth comb after the shower. I spray this on all over and have zero trouble getting through my hair! So nice!" —Alyssa V
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "Seriously, this is the best concealer ever and the ONLY makeup product I've never traded out for any other brand! Amazing for covering cystic acne, acne scars, under-eye circles, redness, literally does it all and blends seamlessly and never looks cakey. Great for natural makeup, heavy makeup looks, literally DOES IT ALL." —M
Get it from Ulta for $29 (available in 35 shades).
This formula is buildable and contains horse chestnut flower, which, rumor has it: can soothe fine lines over time.
Promising review: "This is so easy to use and I feel 'put together' quickly. I purchased the copper/bronze color and it looks gorgeous on my olive skin. It dries quickly, so get it where you want it! I’ve found doing one eye at a time is better. I have oily skin so I use a bit of primer, but it does stay all day!" —Customer
Get it from Ilia for $28 (available in five shades).
This has been my new summer obsession since I started having outside plans again. Since this product is technically an oil, it might sound like it will leave you with a heavy, greasy layer. But good news! This stuff that was generously gifted to me goes on like a light mist. It's rich in antioxidants and vitamins that absorbs into the skin *fast*, smells di-vine, and leaves my shoulders and arms with a nice beachy glow. It's honestly a one-and-done when I want to leave my house smelling and looking like I just got back from a five-star vacay. And! A little goes a long way, no need to spray it all over bod like you would a regular perfume.
Get it from Verishop for $62.
Promising review: "I love this! The tip has a pretty fine point to it allowing for thick or thin line control and it is SO smudge-proof! I work with animals and end up getting water sprayed in my face often and it doesn’t move! If I take a nap with it on? Still solid when I wake up. Rub my eyes way more than I should? No raccoon eyes! But when I want it gone it comes right off when washing my face or using a remover wipe! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good, budge-proof eyeliner that won’t take 50 years and a bottle of oil to get off." —Logan
Get it from Amazon for $4.98.
Bread Beauty Supply is a Black woman–owned business that excels in creating haircare for not so basic hair. And they cater for curl types 3a to 4c.
Promising review: "This curl cream is really it. I have tried different ones before but I feel like this one leaves my hair bouncy and moisturized. I really like the smell, too — its so sweet, makes me want to eat it hehe. I like that a little goes a long way and the packaging is really great size so it would last a long time." —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $28.
Founded by three Latinx sisters and their mother, Terra Beauty Bars has a mission to craft consciously made skin, hair, and nail care for efficacy and wellness.
I have been lucky enough to test out this wonderful clean beauty product that not only looks beautiful (peep the petals in the bottle!) but takes care of my frizzy flyaways, dry cuticles, *and* chapped summer skin — all without leaving a greasy residue. There's a light herbal scent, which I personally love because it lets me know I'm using only natural ingredients. And I just love me a multitasking product so I don't have to store as many products on my small bathroom counter!
Promising review: "This is literally my favorite full-body and hair oil ever! For the price, I thought maybe it would be full of filler ingredients, but it is not. It is 100% natural and not greasy at all. I use it on my legs, hands, and arms. My daughter, who has very curly hair, uses it as a hair oil daily and it does wonders on her coils (3c). Highly recommend." —Olivia
Get it from Ulta for $24.
And! This stuff is noncomedogenic, so you can trust that it will help banish active blemishes and breakouts without clogging pores or causing further irritation.
Promising review: "I have been using Lilyana products for three-plus years and I can't say enough good things about this line! You should try it for yourself and just see the difference! Your face will love you back! The retinol cream has definitely reduced my fine lines and wrinkles while also helping control my blemishes, reducing old acne scars, decreasing dark spots and under eye dark circles. I love the fact that its ingredients are all natural! It has a very pleasant smell and goes on light while nourishing your skin and doing all the things it is suppose to do! I love products that are exactly exactly what their company proclaims them to be and do! If you havent already tried this retinol product I highly recommend you do!" —Emily Welch Wilkerson
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
I love me a toner and have been meaning to try out a spray-on formula for a while, so when I had to opportunity to test this out I was ecstatic. Every night post-cleanse, I spritz this all over my face to rid my skin of any leftover makeup and impurities. I instantly feel it getting to work with a mild, skin-healing formula that also makes my skin feel super-duper clean. I personally love the smell of this, too (hello, cucumber and green tea!), and it leaves my face feeling soothed and refreshed, ready for a dollop of moisturizer.
Promising review: "I started with No B.S. back in February and I bought the cleanser, toner, C&E serum, hyaluronic cream, and SPF moisturizer. This is my favorite product of them all, and the one I refuse to run out of. My skin feels so clean and tight after using it, and the smell is so subtle and nice. You get a ton of toner in the bottle. If you're only going to buy one product, this is it." —Hannah
Get it from No B.S. for $30.
Psst! If you're new to acids, you're going to want to build up your skin's tolerance, so start off easy by washing this off after 10–20 mins, and after two weeks you don't need to rinse. Also, these pads contain AHA, which may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, so make sure you throw on some sunscreen after if you use these in the a.m.!
Promising review: "I've been using this product three to four times/week for the last three months, and I love this product. My maskne is gone, and I see a noticeable difference in my skin's texture. Highly recommend!" —Lindsey
Get it from for Dermstore for $60.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.